Patient's question:
Medical History: Female, 28 years old, with adnexitis. On the third day after her menstrual period, a gynecological examination revealed thickening of the right fallopian tube root. An ultrasound showed normal results. Tests for mycoplasma and chlamydia were both negative. Her last menstrual period started on August 2 and ended on the 8th. One day later, she began experiencing sharp abdominal pain and produced brownish discharge, which was minimal and intermittent. When she went to the hospital, the doctor said the discharge was not coming from the cervix and suggested a blood test to check estrogen levels.Past Treatment and Effectiveness: She has been taking anti-inflammatory medication, Jin Gang Teng.
Help Needed: Please help the doctor determine if her estrogen test results are normal.
Doctor's answer:
Hello:The reference values for endocrine tests during different periods of the menstrual cycle are different. Moreover, there is no unified standard for the reagents used in tests across different hospitals. Since the reagents used for testing vary, the reference values also differ. Your test results should be referred to the results on your test report. It is recommended that you consult your primary physician for further clarification.
Based on your description, if there is an issue with the six sex hormones, it could lead to the condition you are experiencing. Therefore, it is advised that you have a blood test. This is necessary to determine whether your six sex hormones are normal. If they are abnormal, treatment will be required. If they are normal, it can rule out the possibility of menstrual irregularities caused by abnormal sex hormones.
Wishing you good health.